2010 Available/Vacant Place Application   
** New 2010 Applicants Only **

Before Applying:
  1. Have you already received a 2010 CAO application number?
    If yes, proceed instead to the "My Application" facility where you may change application details.
  2. Read the 2010 CAO Handbook
  3. Study the Available Place Courses List.

Instructions

  • IMPORTANT: Mature applicants and applicants who have qualifications other than the Irish Leaving Cert and/or FETAC Level 5/6 (NCVA Level 2/3) are categorised as Non-Standard Applicants. Such applicants must contact the appropriate HEI before completing an available place application.

  • IMPORTANT: Application for an Available Place/Vacant Place course does NOT guarantee an offer for that course. Applicants must satisfy the Minimum Entry requirements as specified by the relevant HEI.

  • IMPORTANT: An application should not be made for any course without first consulting the information literature of the institution offering that course.

  • In any one year, you may NOT present more than one application. If you think you may have already submitted an online application or you have already received a 2010 CAO application number, please proceed instead to the "My Application" facility. There will be no refunds given to applicants who make more than one application.

  • Applicants making an on-line application may pay the application fee using a Credit Card (MasterCard/Visa) or Debit Card (Laser). Alternatively, applicants may pay the application fee in advance at a bank within the Republic of Ireland using an Application Fee Payment Form. If you have not received an Application Fee Payment Form, it may be obtained by contacting CAO.

  • Applicants must not make more than one application (either on-line or paper). An extra €10 penalty charge will be levied if an applicant submits more than one application (either on-line or paper).

  • Mature applicants and applicants who have qualifications other than the 1985-2010 Irish Leaving Cert and/or 2002-2010 FETAC Level 5/6 (NCVA Level 2/3) are categorised as Non-Standard Applicants. Such applicants must complete the non-standard application section of the application process.

  • Non-Standard Applicants must post all supporting documents to the CAO. Please read here (or page 12 of the 2010 CAO Handbook) for further instructions.
    N.B. Such documents must be posted to CAO without delay.
    N.B. All documents must be clearly marked with your name and CAO Application Number.
Click on 'Proceed with Application' below to start your application.




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